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(a) Construction of a new three-bedroom dormer style dwelling; (b) Single storey domestic garage; (c) Packaged wastewater treatment system and percolation areas; (d) Alterations to an existing vehicle entrance to provide a new double recessed vehicle entrance, along with all facilitating and associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the site's unsuitability for an on-site wastewater treatment system caused by a high water table, and traffic safety concerns regarding the creation of a new access onto a regional road with an 80km/h speed limit.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system as the water table was recorded at 350mm below ground level, which is significantly less than the 500mm minimum required by the EPA Code of Practice.
  • The proposed development would create a new vehicular access onto the R415 regional road where an 80km/h speed limit applies, which is contrary to Policy RR2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
  • The creation of an additional entrance on this heavily trafficked section of the regional road would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and compromise the carrying capacity of the road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH2RH9RH15RR2GI1GI8GI9GI13

Decision Document Summary

Gemma O'Hanlon sought planning permission for a three-bedroom dormer dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clarey, Nurney, Co. Kildare. The 0.26ha site is located in a rural townland approximately 1.8km southeast of Nurney. Kildare County Council refused the proposal primarily because the high water table (350mm) makes the site unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal, posing a risk of groundwater pollution. Furthermore, the proposed new access onto the R415 regional road ...
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